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NHTSARecalled Jul 5, 2013 · #13V296000

Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. is recalling one model year 2013 M2-Series bus equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Ameritrans will notify the owner and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began during July 2013. More information van ve obtained by contacting Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

View the official CPSC notice